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El Paso, Texas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 31.0% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $261,928 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Chicago
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to El Paso, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  31.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% higher
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  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
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  Personal
  14.4% higher
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